
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)-
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Northwestern Richland County in southeastern Illinois... Clay County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Effingham County in south central Illinois... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 314 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Xenia, or 9 miles west of Flora, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Louisville around 325 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Bible Grove. This also includes Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central and southeastern Illinois.







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